If you’ve ever worked in the tyre trade across the GCC—be it in UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, or Bahrain—you’ll agree on one thing: tyres are not just about rubber and tread. They’re about reputation. Your reputation. Your customer’s uptime. Your bottom line.
As someone who works daily with fleets, importers, and regional distributors, I’m often asked: “Which tyre patterns really perform well in our region?”
So, here’s my answer—backed by field experience and customer feedback. These are my Top 5 Fast-Moving ONYX TBR Patterns in the GCC region. Why these five? Because they deliver on traction, mileage, casing life, and cost-efficiency—exactly what a GCC customer needs.
1. ONYX HO301 / HO301+
Popular Sizes: 12.00R24 | 315/80R22.5 | 7.50R16
Category: All-position
This pattern is the backbone of our TBR sales in the GCC. Why? Because it works. HO301+ features a unique zigzag tread that offers the perfect balance between traction and rolling stability. It’s equally at home on highways and construction sites—a must for mixed-use fleets.
✔️ Strong shoulders for reduced scalloping
✔️ Reinforced casing for heat resistance
✔️ Ideal for buses, general cargo, and rigid trucks
2. ONYX HO329
Popular Size: 12.00R24
Category: Drive / Mixed Service
HO329 is built for traction under pressure. Designed for off-road and on-road combination use, it handles GCC’s punishing terrain like a pro. With deep grooves and open lugs, this pattern provides an aggressive grip on sandy, muddy, and gravel surfaces.
✔️ High heat tolerance
✔️ Ideal for tipper trucks, cement mixers, and site fleets
✔️ Deep lugs = long life under heavy loads
3. ONYX HO302
Popular Size: 315/80R22.5
Category: Drive / Mixed Service
For long-haul and mixed-surface regional trucks, HO302 is a quiet hero. With its five-rib tread design, it minimizes rolling resistance and delivers exceptional mileage, while the strong central blocks offer confident traction on uneven surfaces. This is a pattern engineered for fuel savings and flexibility across road conditions.
✔️ Low rolling resistance = fuel savings
✔️ Drive-capable pattern with enhanced grip
✔️ Uniform wear = longer casing life
✔️ Ideal for fuel tankers, regional logistics, and mixed route fleets
4. ONYX HO102
Popular Size: 315/80R22.5
Category: Steer / Drive / Mixed Service
For long-haul and mixed-surface regional trucks, HO302 is a quiet hero. With its five-rib tread design, it minimizes rolling resistance and delivers exceptional mileage, while the strong central blocks offer confident traction on uneven surfaces. This is a pattern engineered for fuel savings and flexibility across road conditions.
✔️ Low rolling resistance = fuel savings
✔️ Drive-capable pattern with enhanced grip
✔️ Uniform wear = longer casing life
✔️ Ideal for fuel tankers, regional logistics, and mixed route fleets
Top markets: Kuwait (fuel & freight transport), UAE (fleet operators)
5. ONYX HO826
Popular Size: 12.00R24
Category: Drive / Off-Road
HO826 is a rugged performer with a strong fanbase in the oilfield and mining sectors. Its open lug pattern digs into rough terrain, while its stone ejectors protect against casing damage. When reliability matters more than ride comfort—this is the pattern.
✔️ Off-road grip with heat-stable compound
✔️ Excellent casing retreadability
✔️ Built for tough routes and extreme heat
Top markets: Oman (interior), Southern Saudi Arabia (contractors)
Final Thoughts – From Someone in the Field, Not a Desk
Patterns don’t just sell because of price or promotion—they move because they solve real-world problems. These five ONYX patterns consistently deliver results across GCC fleets because they’re engineered for what this region demands:
– Heat resistance
– Heavy load tolerance
– Mixed surface adaptability
– Mileage vs. cost ratio that makes sense
If you’re building your TBR portfolio for the GCC, start with these. Or reach out—I’ll help you choose the right pattern mix based on your customer’s routes, loads, and challenges.
Let’s put the right rubber on the road—not just to move tyres, but to move businesses forward.
